Don’t let your Halloween fun go down the drain, this midterm holidays. NI Water would like to remind everyone about the dangers of playing near treatment works, reservoirs and construction sites.
Gary Presho, Water Supply Manager for NI Water said:
“Halloween brings a sense of spooky fun, and this might encourage children to access sites or areas they know they shouldn’t be in for an extra scary experience. We would ask everyone to be aware of the dangers of playing in or around NI Water sites.
“We are also asking the local community to be vigilant against vandalism at NI Water sites during this period. Any damage can cause major delays in work schedules aimed at providing local communities with a vital service and valuable time and money is wasted on repairs. This can include use of scramblers or motorbikes, along with dog fouling and allowing dogs off leads.
‘‘This Halloween, avoid tricks with a trip to NI Water sites– play safe, stay safe, and keep the scares for the costumes!”
NI Water has some simple steps on how to stay safe:
- Barriers and fences are there to protect you from serious injury and accidents when NI Water construction work is going on – do not climb on them.
- Trenches and open manholes are dirty, deep and dangerous. They may also contain hazardous gases.
- Be careful near roads - never run out from behind parked vans or lorries as you could be knocked down and injured.
- Keep clear of equipment - You may see diggers, lorries, pipes and other equipment, but don’t be tempted - steer clear and don’t touch!
- Obey ‘Danger’ signs - reservoirs and treatment works can be very dangerous places, so stay well away and always obey the warning signs.
ENDS
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